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Virdell Clarifies Education Savings Account Bill Benefits

Virdell Clarifies Education Savings Account Bill Benefits — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Wes Virdell (R) has taken to social media to clarify the controversial Education Savings Account (ESA) bill. While Democrats strongly oppose the school choice measure, some Republicans have also raised concerns.

Crockett Slams Fetterman Over TikTok Video Criticism — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) fired back at Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman (D) after he criticized her participation in a viral “choose-your-fighter” TikTok video. Senator Fetterman called the video, which featured Rep. Crockett and other Democratic lawmakers, “bizarre” during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union.

Hunt Responds to Lemon's 'Black MAGA' Supporters Comments — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Don Lemon’s recent comments have sparked sharp criticism from Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt (R). During an interview with Bill Maher, Lemon argued that black MAGA supporters were merely seeking media attention and criticized their political stance.

Texas Business Groups Applaud Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's Focus on Legal Reforms — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Several key Texas business organizations, including Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA), and the Texas Food and Fuel Association (TFFA), have expressed strong support for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (R) inclusion of Senate Bill 30 and Senate Bill 39 in his top 40 priority bills for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The bills aim to address the growing issue of “nuclear verdicts,” large jury awards that are increasingly burdening Texas businesses.

Texas Lawmakers Debate Warning Labels on Social Media to Address Teen Mental Health Crisis — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas House lawmakers have debated whether social media platforms should display warning labels linking excessive use to teen depression, eating disorders, and suicides. House Bill 499, authored by Rep. Mary Gonzalez (D), would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to show a warning that users acknowledge the link between social media use and mental health issues in minors.

Virdell Clarifies Education Savings Account Bill Benefits — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina